- TripBuzz found 53 things to do with kids in or near Harrisonburg, Virginia, including 31 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Staunton, New Market, Luray and McGaheysville.
- From Explore More Discovery Museum to A Dream Come True Playground, the Harrisonburg area offers 57 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Specialty Museums, Botanical Gardens and Farms & Ranches.
- Culture and the arts are an integral part of the life in Harrisonburg, Virginia. A large city, home to over 140,000 residents, encourage their businessmen and women to thrive through the artistic and cultural programs available. Visitors can experience this through visiting one of the cities museums or galleries, as well as visiting one of the towns many historic sites including Rockingham County Courthouse or the Old Town Historic District.
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17110 James Madison Highway, Gordonsville, VA 22942
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Dedicated to the sport of horseback riding, Oakland Heights Farm is a horse farm located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Horse shows, bull riding events, trail riding and riding lessons are offered.
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The first museum to honor former President James Madison is the James Madison Museum in Virginia. Within its 10,000 square foot space there is an extensive collection of personal items that used to belong to Madison along with the history of the local area.
45.5 Miles
Spread across three counties, the 17,371-acre Dolly Sods Wilderness's location in the Monongahela National Forest contains Red Creek drainage. The wilderness contains 47 miles of hiking paths for back country backpacking.
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8567 Stonewall Jackson Highway, Front Royal, VA 22630
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Front Royal Canoe Co offers both solo and group kayaking, rafting and tubing expeditions across the southern part of the Shenandoah River. Group sessions are available as well as private lessons.
45.9 Miles
Gaze at the stars and see a fog ocean when you participate in the Skyline Drive. This historic 105 mile drive winds its way through Shenandoah along the Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains.
46.0 Miles
Held in May of every year, the Strasburg Mayfest is a large scale craft and general fun festival. Along with the craft vendors, there are a wide variety of food vendors, parades, and play-based activities for children.
46.2 Miles
Built in the 1940s, Strasburg Home Theater has 600 seats and includes two dining halls suitable for private events like weddings and parties. The theater hosts live theater including dinner theater, local music concerts and karaoke.
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The heritage of the local region for the past 250 years is put on display at the Strasburg Museum. The large collection includes a genuine red caboose, original Strasburg pottery, Civil War articles, and Native American artifacts.
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The highest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River is known as Crabtree Falls. It is accessible via the Crabtree Falls Trail which allows for both walking, jogging, and even hiking in some parts of the path.
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Some of the most rare cave formations in the world are found at Skyline Caverns. The arrangement of the underground attraction also includes regular light shows that give the rocks a unique appearance.